The U.S. Naval Academy was ranked 13th in the list of best national liberal arts colleges, above its rival the U.S. Military Academy, which was 24th. The Naval Academy also was ranked first in the national liberal arts colleges category by high school counselors.

The U.S. Naval Academy was ranked 13th in the list of best national liberal arts colleges, above its rival the U.S. Military Academy, which was 24th. The Naval Academy also was ranked first in the national liberal arts colleges category by high school counselors. (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)